PNX · medium airport

North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field

Denison, United States

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North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field

Denison, United States

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KGYI

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749 ft

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Regional airport serving the Texas-Oklahoma border area.

Opened

1941

Location

Denison, United States

North Texas Regional Airport, also known as Perrin Field, is a public airport located in Denison, Texas, situated near the Texas-Oklahoma state border in Grayson County. It serves general aviation and limited commercial operations in the North Texas region. The airport carries the historical name Perrin Field, a reference to its past as a World War II-era military training base used by the United States Army Air Forces. After the war, the facility transitioned to civilian use and has since served the local regional community. The airport has a relatively modest footprint compared to major commercial airports, primarily supporting general aviation, charter flights, and some commercial service. It serves communities in the Denison-Sherman metropolitan area and nearby southern Oklahoma.

Terminals

The airport has a small terminal facility consistent with a regional airport serving limited scheduled and general aviation traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options are limited, with personal vehicles and rental cars being the primary means of accessing the airport from Denison and the surrounding area.

Notable facts

›Originally established as Perrin Field, a U.S. Army Air Forces pilot training base during World War II.
›Located in Grayson County near the Texas-Oklahoma border.
›Serves the Denison-Sherman metropolitan area of North Texas.
›The airport has two runways supporting general aviation and regional operations.
›IATA code PNX and ICAO code KGYI identify it in aviation databases.

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Gateway to North Texas where the Red River meets the sky

North Texas Regional Airport, built on the historic grounds of Perrin Air Force Base, has served the Sherman-Denison area of Grayson County since the base's closure in 1971. The airport retains its military heritage while functioning as a general aviation and limited commercial service facility for the North Texas region. It plays a vital role connecting rural North Texas communities to broader transportation networks near the Oklahoma border.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A modest single-building terminal serving general aviation passengers and limited charter operations with basic amenities.

Ground Transport

Rental cars available on-site through local agencies
Taxi and rideshare services from Denison and Sherman
Personal vehicle pickup via curbside drop-off
Local shuttle arrangements through area hotels

Nearby Hotels

Holiday Inn Express Sherman
Hampton Inn Sherman
La Quinta Inn & Suites Sherman
Fairfield Inn & Suites Sherman

Dining

Dining options within the airport itself are very limited given its small general aviation focus, so travelers should plan accordingly. The nearby cities of Denison and Sherman offer a range of restaurants, diners, and fast-food options within a short drive. Denison's historic downtown area features local eateries worth exploring before or after a flight.

Traveller Tips

Confirm your flight arrangements well in advance as scheduled commercial service is minimal and largely charter-based.
Rent a car at or near the airport — public transportation in the area is sparse and rideshare availability can be unpredictable.
Perrin Field has significant WWII-era history; the surrounding area has markers and remnants worth exploring if time allows.
Lake Texoma is just minutes away, making the airport a convenient entry point for fishing and recreational visitors.

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